[HPforGrownups] Re: Snape the Half-blood?

[Olivia]

No: HPFGUIDX 44825

Melody said:
"If Snape had been raised by muggles like Voldemort and Harry, then how
did he, as a 11 year old first year, know more curses coming into
Hogwarts than half of the 7th years?  (GoF, Padfoot Returns chapter)
He could only been taught them by his family or family friends."

Well, there is always the possibility that he knew how to read and spent his
childhood with his face in a book like Hermione has. :) Although, there's no
canon proof that Snape is literate.

I do agree with you that it sounds as though Snape was raised by at least
one wizard or witch. Not only, like you said, does Sirius mention that Snape
came armed with plenty o' curses, but Lucius Malfoy seems to like and/or
respect him from what Draco said about the possibility of Snape being
appointed Headmaster (CoS) and Lucius Malfoy doesn't seem like he'd be all
too accepting of Snape if he were raised by Muggles. Assuming, Malfoy knew,
but he's the kind of guy who knows everything. Especially since the Weasleys
are purebloods and Malfoy doesn't even like them.

Inarticulately yours,
Olivia :)